How much does a packer and packager make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $18.14 an hour or $3,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.14
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| Median | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 75th | $42,820 | $20.59 | |
| 90th | $52,800 | $25.38 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $18.14 ($37,730 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $37,730 against $36,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $40,910, so Washington pays 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for packer and packager pay?
63 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.